Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Thoughts Before Actions
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: P.O.Box 2647
\nCity: Laplace
\nState: LA
\nPostal Code: 70069
\nMain Phone: 504-559-7908
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.thoughtsbeforeactions.com
\nEmployer ID Number: 81-1201382
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Public Charity<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 02\/24\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Attendance Matters: Youth Truancy Intervention & Mentorship
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Attendance Matters is a one-year targeted truancy intervention initiative serving middle and high school students in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The program will work with 20 chronically absent youth (missing 10% or more of school days) who are at risk of academic failure and long-term disengagement.<\/p>\n
Through structured mentorship, family engagement sessions, and individualized attendance action plans, participants will receive consistent support to address barriers such as transportation challenges, low academic motivation, behavioral concerns, and family instability.<\/p>\n
Each student will be paired with a trained mentor who will conduct weekly check-ins, monitor attendance data, and collaborate with parents and school personnel. Monthly parent engagement workshops will equip families with tools to reinforce accountability and academic success at home. Positive attendance incentives and recognition milestones will encourage sustained improvement.<\/p>\n
By the end of the program year, Thoughts Before Actions expects to reduce chronic absenteeism among participants by at least 25%, improve academic performance, and increase family engagement in school-related activities.<\/p>\n
Attendance Matters directly aligns with the Hermanowski Family Foundation\u2019s mission to transform the lives of children and youth by strengthening educational stability, promoting personal responsibility, and supporting long-term student success.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 18,500<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual Donors (Committed), General Operating Funds (Committed), Small community grants (Potential)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months
\nGeographical Area Served: St John the Baptist Parish
\nAge Group To Be Served: 11-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Denarold
\nContact Last Name: Anderson
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 504-559-7908
\nContact Email: Danderson@thoughtsbeforeactions.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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